Germantown - October 4, 1777

The Battle of Germantown

Historic map of the Battle of Germantown

George Washington attempted to attack a portion of the British army at Germantown. The ensuing battle was hard fought but ultimately an American defeat. Afterwards Washington marched his weary army to winter at Valley Forge.

Image: Battles of the American Revolution, 1876 

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